Human psychological skills are our most precious capital. This book analyzes the organization which incubates this capital: the household. It emphasizes positive psychological aspects, exploring how the family fosters the skills necessary for a successful life and career.
This book examines Western thought on technology through seven paradigm-shifting eras. It argues that we have failed to learn from the past, allowing technology to take control of our lives. But we can free ourselves by humanizing technology so that humans are in control.
The True Secret of Evolution
The concept of evolution has evolved. We have moved from an evolution based on competition to one that admits collaboration between species and their environment. The old scheme, used to justify the prevalence of one people over another, now shows its limits.
We are surrounded by risks, but the media’s presentation of them is just as important. From causing public worry to legitimizing foreign policy, this book explores how the media covers risk and the profound consequences of its coverage.
This book explores non-governmental organisations empowering women in Saudi Arabia. Given the unique cultural context, this empowerment follows unconventional paths, revealing the tactics and negotiation processes used by these organizations and by women in their daily lives.
Issues of Ageing in Malaysia
This book presents vital research on ageing in Malaysia. Combining social, clinical, and health sciences, it proposes solutions to improve elderly health, financial well-being, and care—a crucial read for researchers, policymakers, and the public.
This book offers a new cultural perspective on Slovak immigration, going beyond economic analysis. It compares British and Slovak understandings of class, religion, and ethnicity to reveal how these factors shape the integration of children within UK education.
Promoting healthy lifestyles for students is a shared responsibility. While schools lay the foundation, it requires the combined efforts of family and society. This book is for teachers, parents, and community members who wish to understand their role in this vital process.
The Beginnings of International Soccer
Why did England’s fortunes turn against Scotland in the late 19th century? Was it the founding of Corinthian FC or the onset of professionalism? This book brings together the narrative of early international soccer in Britain, comparing the four competing home nations.
Sport is big international business. This book guides readers through the economics of sport and the battle of the football codes in Australia. A must-read for the sports fanatic or anyone interested in business strategy, it provides a unique insight into the Australian psyche.
The Social-Structural Determinants of Health
An understanding of the human body and mind is incomplete without examining the social environment. Social forces create conditions that can either strengthen or undermine the wellbeing of individuals, groups, and entire communities—the social-structural determinants of health.
Football’s First 100 Years, 1866-1966
From the pioneers who created the FA Cup, journey through England’s splendid isolation and World Cup wilderness to the ultimate triumph of 1966—a victory witnessed firsthand by the author.
The Shifting Role of Women
This book traces women’s journey from domestic confinement to a major public voice. It challenges the historical standards that judge women and reveals how social media has sparked the suffragette movement of the 21st century.
While Thomas Merton wrote extensively on racial justice, few books are devoted to summarizing and applying his ideas to current racial tensions. This book reviews his most important writings on race and uses Merton as a model for easing present-day tensions.
Using autobiographies from transgender and intersex lives, this book challenges static notions of gender. It reveals how identity is shaped by the material world, offering a nuanced analysis of gender as a fluid, evolving experience for anyone seeking a deeper understanding.
This book is devoted to the development of the knowledge society in Kazakhstan. It examines the creation of an “intellectual nation” as a way of modernizing society, where a creative person becomes the main source of development through quality education.
Performing Arun Sarma
This collection of essays on the life and works of renowned Assamese litterateur Arun Sarma pushes his legacy beyond linguistic and geographical barriers, generating a vibrant community of literary enthusiasts and a new body of knowledge on the theatre of Assam.
While the COVID-19 crisis impacted everyone, women and girls were affected differently, with preexisting inequalities often exacerbated. This collection of rigorous analyses from international scholars critically interrogates this under-examined issue around the world.
Indigenous Perspectives of North America
Exploring contemporary Native reality, this volume unites researchers from diverse disciplines under the theme ‘Indigenous perspectives.’ Articles on human rights, law, and culture offer a platform for critical investigation and classroom discussion.
Labour Law and Industrial Relations in Recessionary Times
This volume of papers in English analyzes the many changes in the Italian labour market. The book provides an international readership with a frame of reference for Italian Labour Law and adds a comparative dimension to the national reform debate.